How To Fix CE556 - Internal error in number assignment


CE556 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CE - CAPP messages

  • Message number: 556

  • Message text: Internal error in number assignment

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  • What causes this issue?

    An error in the assignment of an internal number arose when creating
    a CAPP element.

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE NA_SYSAD1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE556 - Internal error in number assignment ?
    The SAP error message CE556, which states "Internal error in number assignment," typically indicates an issue with the internal number assignment mechanism in SAP. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or processing documents that require unique identifiers, like invoices, purchase orders, or other transactional data.
    Causes:
    
    
    Number Range Issues: The most common cause is a problem with the number range configuration. This could be due to:
    
    The number range being exhausted (i.e., all available numbers have been used).
    The number range not being properly defined or activated.
    Conflicts between different number ranges.
    
    
    
    Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as:
    
    Corruption in the number range tables.
    Locking issues in the database that prevent number assignment.
    
    
    
    Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard number assignment process.
    
    
    System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
    
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Number Ranges:
    
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